The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 41

## Chapter 41: A Conversation Between Sisters (Empire Side)

“So, how is the research progressing?”

In one room of the Mildrea Imperial Castle, Victoria spoke to the communication crystal while checking documents and stamping them in the Emperor’s office.

“Well, it’s going somehow. There’s too much I want to do, and not enough time,” came the drawn-out voice of Philia from the other end of the crystal. Her relatively healthy appearance was likely thanks to Teresa’s diligent care.

“I wonder how Berg is doing.”

“Haha, well, if it’s Berg, he’ll manage somehow.”

Taking a break after finishing a batch of documents, Victoria muttered. Philia spoke, but her worry was about something else.

“I’m not worried about Berg getting hurt. I’m concerned about whether he’s adding more women to his collection again.”

“Ah… well, it’s inevitable, isn’t it? Lately, Aria and the others seem to be losing to him.”

Philia said this while playing with a small vial filled with red liquid, her eyes shining with curiosity.

“His constitution is truly fascinating. There are others with magic enhancement abilities, but they usually have lower magic power, whereas Berg has an extraordinary amount.”

According to Philia, the magic enhancement ability might be a survival instinct.

Magic power is a crucial element in this world; having less of it puts one at a disadvantage from birth.

Philia hypothesized that to survive in harsh environments, people with less magic power might adapt to gain the maximum benefit from their limited magic power.

However, Berg, despite his magic enhancement constitution, possesses enough magic power to use spells without issue. After discussing with Berg, Philia concluded that Berg’s mother had some blessing power, which transformed Berg into a unique being capable of using magic with his enhancement ability.

“Love is truly powerful.”

“When you say it, it sounds insincere.”

“Haha, Sister, you’re so harsh.”

“… Lady Philia!”

A door opening sound and a voice calling Philia could be heard from the other side of the communication crystal. Soon, Teresa’s figure appeared on the crystal.

“Ah! What’s wrong, Teresa?”

“It’s not ‘what’s wrong!’ You said you would oversee the trial run of the developed magic tools today!”

“Huh? Is it that time already?”

“It’s already thirty minutes past! I’ll help, so hurry up!”

“Okay! Uh, Sister, see you later!”

Realizing I was the one on the other end, Teresa quickly bowed her head.

“Emperor! I apologize for showing such an unsightly scene!”

“Don’t worry. It will take time, but I trust you will continue to take care of Philia.”

“Sister, your phrasing bothers me!”

Ignoring Philia, Victoria ended the communication. In the now-quiet office, she took a deep breath, recalling what Justileon had once told her.

…The one who commands countless heroes, a force strong enough to save or destroy the world.

Whether this person becomes a savior or a demon king depends on us.

“And Berg has become the savior.”

Moreover, he has not only the Chaos Crusader but also the High End, making him the literal strongest. However, Berg will not become a demon king.

As long as there are those in this world whom Berg loves and who love Berg…

“Still, the increasing number of women is problematic, but… oh well.”

Victoria stroked her stomach, reminiscing about her time with Berg, when he made her understand herself as a woman.

The weakness of being in love is truly troublesome…